Gail Ann Somerville February 13, 1944 - May 22, 2021 We are all saddened by the news of Gail's passing this past week. Gail was a cherished long-time volunteer at the Eagle River Nature Center. When Gail walked into the Nature Center with her enormous smile and positive energy, everyone around her lit up. She made all our special events, from our annual auctions to our Historic Iditarod Days and Night with the Stars, so much fun. We always laughed that Gail could not erase her smile even when we were posing for a circa 1918 group photo that we wanted everyone to take on a serious face. Gail spent 35 years as a teacher at Denali Elementary School and volunteered for many years for the Iditarod, the Last Frontier Motorcyle Club, and the Eagle River Nature Center. She was cherished by her family and all her students and friends. A special event will never be the same without Gail. You brought joy to so many of us. Thank you Gail. We will have a Celebration of Gail's Life at the Nature Center later this summer.
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Leonardo Wassilie
6/1/2021 07:24:01 am
Gail, we all loved you tremendously and we are all better people for having you in our lives.
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Stephanie Whaley
6/7/2021 02:21:53 pm
Gail LOVED Eagle River Nature Center, and friends made there! She loved continued laughing and continued learning. We will miss her contagious smile.
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Scott Easler
8/5/2021 10:43:28 am
Gail was a dear friend. A beautiful old soul. Your words are testament to that. Please let me know when her Celebration of Life takes place. I would love to attend. Thank you
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12/7/2023 04:01:45 pm
I'm deeply saddened to hear about Gail Somerville's passing. She was truly a remarkable person and a beloved volunteer at the Eagle River Nature Center. Gail's infectious smile and positive energy had a way of brightening up even the gloomiest of days. I remember attending the Historic Iditarod Days with her, and her laughter and warmth made the event unforgettable.
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